State lawmakers want to lift local caps on housing grants for government employees

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 417

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Bills to eliminate the cap on local housing grants to help government employees live in the communities they serve have been advancing in Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates — but not without debate.

Current law, first implemented about two decades ago, allows up to $25,000 in grants to help government workers put down payments on purchasing homes. By removing the cap, Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun and Del. Josh Thomas, D-Prince William, said …

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